Employers are grappling with the high cost of weight-loss drugs like Wegovy. But employees say that Hennepin Healthcare’s decision may exacerbate inequities for workers with obesity, especially people of color.
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Employers are grappling with the high cost of weight-loss drugs like Wegovy. But employees say that Hennepin Healthcare’s decision may exacerbate inequities for workers with obesity, especially people of color.